Improved apparatus for drying sugar



ing, cleemess and compaotuess of the product, and the non-exposure ofthe lozwes for a lengthened period to a high temperature, are secured.

What is here claimed, end-desired to be secured by Letters Patent,is-' 1. The process, substantially as herein described, of drying theloaves, by forcing or drawing currents of heated er` through them, whilein their moulds or formers,` as herein set forth.

2. The-apparatus, substantially as herein described, for holding andsupporting the loaves while in their moulds or formers, and passingcurrents of heated ail' through the loavesffrom theirrepex to their,bese, to effect the drying of the sugar within the formers, essentiellyas specified. v

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, this 13th dey of Mey,1869.

ALEXANDER HERBST.

Witnesses R, E. RABEAU, L. F. COHEN.

